[Solved] Mewar: The Rajput State that Defied Akbar | Concept & Explanation

Which of the following Rajputana state did not accept the supremacy of Akbar willingly?

[U.P. Lower Sub. Pre 2004]

Detailed Solution & Historical Context

Concept

Akbar’s 'Rajput Policy' of inclusion was highly successful, but it faced a wall of resistance in the Sisodia clan of Mewar. This defiance became a core part of Rajput martial identity.

Authentic Source Evidence

Mewar was the only major state that did not accept Akbar's supremacy willingly. It was ruled by Rana Pratap, who viewed Akbar as an invader and refused to enter into the matrimonial or subservient alliances that Amber, Marwar, and Bikaner had accepted. He fought until his death in 1597 to maintain Mewar's independence.

Analytical Breakdown

Logic 1: Amber (Jaipur) was the first to ally with Akbar in 1562; Mewar remained the 'last holdout.'

Logic 2: Even after the fall of Chittor in 1568, the Sisodia family moved to the hills and continued a guerrilla struggle from the new capital, Udaipur.

Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

"How did Akbar try to win over Mewar before going to war?"

He sent six diplomatic missions, led by high-ranking Rajput nobles like Man Singh and Bhagwant Das, but the Ranas refused to personally attend the Mughal court.

Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

"The unyielding stance of Mewar proved that even a master diplomat like Akbar could not bypass the ancient codes of chivalry and independence held by the Sisodias."

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